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Bristol

Vermont · 2,030 residents · 2.386 sq mi
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Bristol has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,704. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $207,900. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,030
+10%since 2009
from 1,840 in 2009
1990 – 2024
Population density
851 / sq mi
+10%since 2009
from 771 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+7%since 2009
from 39.5 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bristol
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,704
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $45,208 in 2009
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,144
Unchangedsince 2009
from $22,041 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $206,700 in 2009
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$828
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $796 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.6%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+6%since 2009
from 4.6 in 2009
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,813)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(67)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,940)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(28)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(125)
Diversity Score
6
+71%since 2009
from 4 in 2009
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.2%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristol, Vermont?

Bristol, Vermont has about 2,030 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bristol, Vermont?

The typical household in Bristol, Vermont earns about $42,704 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bristol, Vermont expensive?

In Bristol, Vermont, the median home is worth about $207,900, and the typical rent is about $828 a month.

How educated are people in Bristol, Vermont?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bristol, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bristol, Vermont?

About 5.9% of people in Bristol, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bristol, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Bristol, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 229 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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